This is yet another one of the spookiest gizmos ever:
‘If you’re in the market for a new desk fan, tomorrow brings a new option: Dyson’s bladeless Air Multiplier. It’s “the most opulent, most eye-catching and”—at $300—“most ludicrously overpriced gadget the company has released yet,” Mark Wilson writes. “And I sort of love it.” The device sucks in air through its base, then pushes it back out something that looks like “a hula hoop on a stick.”
‘“It’s a mind-bending sensation to say the least,” Wilson writes for Gizmodo on sticking his hand into the loop and feeling the breeze. That said, the price tag is ridiculous markup even from a company known for its pricy, hip-looking vacuum cleaners, Wilson concludes, particularly “when I can get 95% of the experience for $10 at Walmart.”’
—W. McCahill Sources: Gizmodo, Financial Times (UK)
Or do you think this is more scary?:
‘It sounds like something out of science fiction, but a tiny robotic spider could save your life. Scientists have created a pill-sized camera that, once swallowed, can deploy mechanical legs and roam the body looking for cancer or other maladies, the Daily Telegraph reports. The “spider pill” is controlled wirelessly by doctors. Though camera pills have existed before, this is the first remote-controlled version, and could improve cancer treatments. It’s currently being tested on pigs, but doctors expect human trials soon.’
—Kevin Spak Source: Daily Telegraph (UK)
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Neither are scary, but both are very cool!
Now I know that you’re a really
brave lady Night
Hey David,
that seems like a workable idea!
May I suggest an improvement?
Add some wi-fi to that robotic spider… then you can stream your inner-workings. Crowdsource your digestive problems.
Now that I think about it, I’m only half kidding about this idea.